Fish Facts: Atlantic Salmon, a.k.a. The Fish of Kings

Illustration by Timothy Knepp—U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

For many anglers, the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is the ultimate fly-rod quarry because of the rich history and culture that goes along with pursuing these elusive fish: from the famed Scottish rivers that produced so many huge salmon (and quite a bit of. . .

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